Delizie di Posillipo. Music for the viceroy of Naples

The main theme of this album is the recreation of the Festa a Ballo Delizie di Posillipo, which took place on Shrove Sunday, 1 March 1620, at the Royal Palace in Naples. The event was held to celebrate the recovery of King Philip III during the governorship of Pedro Téllez-Girón, the 3rd Duke of Osuna (1574–1624). He was a key figure in Mediterranean political and cultural life in the early 17th century.

This recording offers a glimpse into the musical excellence of the Royal Chapel of Naples, an institution that brought together some of the most innovative composers of its time and played a pivotal role in the spread of the Baroque style throughout southern Italy.